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aurora

[uh-rawr-uh, uh-rohr-uh] / əˈrɔr ə, əˈroʊr ə /
NOUN
atmopheric phenomenon
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Energy deposited by the aurora heats specific regions of the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Historical records from China also described a red aurora visible at unusually low latitudes during that same period.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Eruptions from the Sun's surface sending energy towards Earth are now starting to decline, meaning fewer potential sightings of the aurora borealis.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

This colour is associated with fast, active nights of aurora activity.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

There are so many nervous-energy particles buzzing through the air, we might create our own aurora borealis.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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